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Jan 03 2025OPINION

McDonald's New Eco-Straws: More Trouble Than They're Worth?

McDonald's is on a mission to go green, but their new "sustainable" straws are leaving customers unhappy. These flimsy plastic straws just can't handle the chain's famous milkshakes or sodas. Some folks even need to use two or three straws to get the job done. Isn't that kind of missing the point of

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Hot Days and Violent Crimes: How Temperature Affects Crime Rates in US Cities

Ever wondered how the heat outside could influence what happens inside our cities? Well, it turns out that the temperature can have a pretty big impact on violent crime rates. Scientists have been studying this for years, but most of the time, they look at long periods and assume the effects are str

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Red Bull's Big Sponsorship Loss: What's Next?

Red Bull just lost a big chunk of cash. Bybit, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, was a major sponsor for Red Bull's F1 team. They had a three-year deal worth $150 million. But that's over now, and Red Bull's website has already taken down Bybit's name from their partners list. No renewal,

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Unable to Choose: Plant Defense vs. Mutualist Management

Plants have a tricky choice to make when it comes to growing well. They need to keep harmful pests, or antagonists, at bay while also getting the most out of helpful partners, or mutualists. But these two goals can conflict. When a plant defends itself against pests, it might mess up how it manages

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Genetic Secrets of Alaska's Red King Crabs

Alaska's red king crabs, known for their massive size and delicious meat, are not just beloved seafood but also a vital resource for many communities. These crabs live in the rich and icy waters of the North Pacific, facing threats like climate change and overfishing. To better understand and protec

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Jan 02 2025BUSINESS

Cable Wars: Altice Drops MSG Networks from Optimum

MSG Networks, under the umbrella of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR), announced that Altice USA (ATUS) has kicked MSG Networks off its Optimum channel lineup in the tri-state area. In a move to keep their business afloat, Altice has decided to charge customers more and offer less. They've hiked prices by

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Jan 02 2025WEATHER

Icy Blast Ahead: US Braces for Extreme Cold

Get ready, folks! Mother Nature is dishing out a massive dose of Arctic air, and it's heading straight for the eastern two-thirds of the United States. This isn't your average winter cold; we're talking dangerously low temperatures that will affect over 70% of the country's population. The cold spel

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Jan 02 2025SCIENCE

Streams and Seasons: A Year in the Life of East Fork Creek

In the heart of Tennessee, a small stream named East Fork Creek has been under close watch. Scientists have been keeping tabs on it for a whole year, from May 2022 to May 2023. They were curious about how the stream's 'breathing' changes with the seasons and time of day. They set up month-long camps

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

The Body's Obesity Conversation: How Fat Tissue Talks to Muscles, Brain, Liver, and Heart

Obesity isn't just about having too much fat. It's a complex conversation between different parts of your body. A diet high in fat and lack of physical activity are the main reasons why people become obese. This leads to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes, affecting multiple organ

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

Hollywood's Body Makeovers: Stars Who Transformed in 2025

2025 was the year where celebrities went big on body changes. Let's dive into some major transformations that had fans talking. Cillian Murphy shed pounds to play physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in 'Oppenheimer'. He ate just an almond a day, according to his co-star! By 2025, he got super muscular

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